The problem with mediocrity is that we seem to have accepted it as the norm.
Whether this is the current music scene or the workmanship of tradesmen, we appear to accept mediocrity. Anything over and above the mediocre then appears to be out of this world.
A simple example of this was when a plasterer came to our house to completely re-plaster the bathroom. Not only did he do a great job, but he cleaned up a real mess afterwards, and charged a reasonable price for the job. We sang his praises as you might imagine. However, on second thoughts, shouldn't this be the norm? Why are we singing the praises of a guy who does his job in a professional and competant manner?
I suspect it's because we tend to accept less than average performances from people. And I'm not really sure why.
Why do we accept that Pop Idol and the rubbish it throws up as being the norm, when in effect, it really is completely mediocre (and worse) pop music? Why do we accept so called celebrities who have done nothing to lay claim to 'celebrity status'? Why do we accept that the vast majority of tradesmen never clean their mess up after they've finished?
People, it's time to step out from our beige worlds and put a stop to all that is mediocre and make a stand for excellence. Is this politically incorrect yet again?
Kindest Regards,
Mufrap El Nibor.